Burdese, Sicilia Menfi DOC

Burdese Sicilia Menfi DOC

  • Sicilia Menfi DOC, 
  • Sicily, 
  • italy

Latest Awards

  • 93 points Wine Spectator , October 2024
  • 92 points James Suckling , September 2024
Background

Planeta’s journey began at Sambuca di Sicilia, on the estate owned by the family since the 1600s. Here, three enthusiastic young Sicilians, Alessio, Francesca and Santi Planeta, under the guidance of Diego Planeta, began their winemaking venture in the mid-1980s. Subsequent years were spent matching the extraordinarily diverse Sicilian soils with both indigenous and international varieties. Planeta today encompasses six distinct wine estates in five regions across Sicily; Ulmo at Sambuca di Sicilia, Dispensa at Menfi, Dorilli at Vittoria, Buonivini at Noto, Sciara Nuova on Etna at Castiglione di Sicilia, and La Baronia at Capo Milazzo. Each vineyard site is carefully cultivated with grapes that best compliment the local terroir.

TERROIR & VINTAGE NOTES

At an altitude of 400 metres, the Menfi territory cultivates more than 250 hectares. The Dispensa (Cabernet Sauvignon) soils are moderately deep, limey with mixed yellow and dark grey chalk. With moderately fine texture and little gravel present, it is ideal for international grape varieties. The Maroccoli (Cabernet Franc) soils have many stones, and are moderately chalky with abundant loamy sections. An extraordinary micro-climate exists with breezes coming from the sea which is only a few kilometers away.

Winemaking & Aging

Harvest occured September 3rd to 18th. The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were picked by hand and immediately pressed and destemmed. The crushed grapes were placed in stainless steel tanks where the alcoholic fermentation begins. The fermentation lasted 6-8 days. Once fermentation was complete, the tanks were topped up with wine from the same vines, followed by maceration of 12-15 days with the skins in contact with the wine, and final decanting. The malolactic fermentation took place in stainless steel.

Tasting Notes

Bordeaux made in Sicily from a selection of the best grapes from the family's vineyards. A powerful red, built on a dense and important tannin structure, balanced by a decided alcoholic content. Strongly flavoured centering on very rich and packed ripe fruit. The flavours are those of myrtle and preserved cherries mixed with leather while intense aromas of cherry, cocoa, iodine and rosemary gradually emerge

93
Points

This is a classy version, led by a fragrant overtone of bay leaf and cured tobacco, this offers ripe red and black currant, mulberry, anise and fresh earth notes on a long, integrated palate, while fine-grained tannins emerge to firm the lingering finish. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2034. 2,833 cases made, 97 cases imported.—A.N.

Wine Spectator - October 2024

92
Points

Crushed stones, grilled herbs, graphite, blackberries and cedary spice waft up from the 2019 Burdese. Round and generous upon first sip, this firms up with mineral-drenched red and black fruits that coast along a stream of brisk acidity. The 2019 tapers off with a kiss of sour citrus and savory spice, leaving behind silky tannins that frame the experience quite well. Burdese is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Cabernet Franc, with a perfectly integrated sheen of French oak. -E.G.

Vinous - March 2024

92
Points

A solid, dense and structured red showing notes of dark berries, cassis, bark and dried herbs. Medium-bodied with firm tannins. So dense and focused, with a long, flavorful finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. -J.S.

James Suckling - September 2024

Appellation

Sicilia Menfi DOC

grape varieties

70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc

Sizes

750ml, 750 ml

technical details
  • ABV: 14%
  • TA: 6.3 g/l
  • Ph: 3.54
  • Closure: Cork
  • Vegan
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